This December was supposed to be a month filled with concerts, but unfortunately, many concerts have been postponed due to political reasons.

Jahangirnagar University (JU) buzzed with the excitement of theatre enthusiasts on Saturday as "Kaptan Puran", an adaptation play based on Samuel Taylor Coleridge's renowned poem "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner", was showcased.

A mesmerising 30-second teaser of the drama series "Pothe Holo Deri" showcases Apurba, wading in a boat in the vast expanse of a turbulent sea while delivering a compelling dialogue in the background.

Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, is currently hosting the Human Rights International Film Festival. The festival, now in its 11th edition, commenced its screenings on December 9. Amongst the films showcased, two short films from Bangladesh have secured a spot in the festival.

Syeda Neegar Banu's film "Nona Pani" (Barren Waters) was featured at the Kolkata International Film Festival on Saturday, as part of the festival's Asia Select section.

Ranbir Kapoor has broken his own record with his fierce performance in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s “Animal”.

BTS has added another milestone to their achievements – they have become the most viewed male act globally on TikTok in 2023, surpassing numerous prominent Hollywood stars.

Mosharraf Karim is set to return to the OTT platform once again. He will be featured as the lead character in Golam Sohrab Dodul's upcoming web-series “Mobaroknama”, which will premiere on the popular web platform Hoichoi, on December 21.

President and Strategic Head of Chorki, Zaraif Hossain, made his much-anticipated appearance at the event, to speak about the special collaboration.

Fahmida Nabi, a celebrated vocalist with a substantial fan base, consistently treats her audience to new musical offerings. Continuing this trend, the music video for her latest release, “Bondhu Hariye Gelo”, has been unveiled. The song is available on Fahmida Nabi's official YouTube channel, which is managed by Anamol Projects. 

While it is yet to be seen how this amalgamation of three leading entertainment companies plays out, hopes are high that their partnership will be beneficial for Bangla cinema.

Julia Roberts, renowned for her roles in romantic comedies, disclosed on Bravo's "Watch What Happens Live" that she turned down Nora Ephron's 1998 classic "You've Got Mail", despite being an iconic figure in the genre and an Oscar winner.

For any "The Big Bang Theory" fan, the curiosity about Sheldon's formative years has likely crossed your mind. "Young Sheldon" serves as an answer to that curiosity, offering a coming-of-age sitcom perfect for those interested in a life filled with knowledge and joy.

Is it necessary for filmmakers to consider gender politics during film production? The controversy surrounding Sandeep Reddy Vanga's film "Animal", criticised for misogyny and toxic masculinity, has sparked discussions on social media. Karan Johar, in a Film Companion interview, emphasised the significance of gender politics in cinema, citing Vanga's work. He reflected on past mistakes in "Kuch Kuch Hota Hai" and underscored the importance of personal evolution with age.

The group art exhibition, titled “Breath”, has recently featured 17 core artists and four guest artists from across the country. As part of the collective journey, the Art Bangla Foundation gallery has been adorned with colourful paintings by the talented artists, most of which are smaller in size and painted with acrylic colours.

"The Archies", directed by Zoya Akhtar, is a heartfelt journey down memory lane interwoven with the chords of a teen musical. This highly-anticipated Netflix film thereby presents a nostalgia-tinted fairytale-esque musical that resonates with both longtime fans and those new to the iconic characters.

Rawnak Hasan, General Secretary of Actors Equity Bangladesh, is earning accolades for his compassionate gesture, generously donating his entire prize money of BDT 1 lakh from a quiz program on a private TV channel to support his co-artiste Afroza Hossain, who is battling cancer.

Director Amitabh Reza Chowdhury, amidst the news of Dhaka's rickshaws and rickshaw images being recognized on UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage, expressed his desire to present his movie "Rickshaw Girl" to the audience of Bangladesh next year.

Following the release of “Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva (2022),” there have been ongoing rumours regarding Ranveer Singh's potential portrayal of Dev in the film's second installment directed by Ayan Mukerji.

The actor is perhaps best known for his Oscar-nominated star turn opposite Ali MacGraw in the 1970 romantic drama "Love Story," a box office sensation adapted from Erich Segal's popular novel of the same title.